Mayawati orders CB-CID probe into death of Dalit girls

The duo were allegedly burnt alive in Kothiwal Nagar area of Moradabad district on December 18 by a mob protesting against a double murder in which their brother was accused.

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ITGD Bureau

Lucknow

January 12, 2011

UPDATED: January 12, 2011 22:11 IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday ordered CB-CID probe into death of two Dalit sisters, who were allegedly burnt alive in Moradabad district in December.

"Two girls Geeta and Neetu died in Moradabad due to burn injuries and five persons were arrested in this connection. But as varying statements are coming with regard to the incident the CM has ordered a CB-CID probe," cabinet secretary Shashank Shekhar Singh told reporters in Lucknow.

The duo were allegedly burnt alive in Kothiwal Nagar area of Moradabad district on December 18 by a mob protesting against a double murder in which their brother was accused.

An FIR was later lodged against 12 people, of which five were arrested.

The victims' mother Rajo had claimed that a mob gathered outside her house on January 18 and set it ablaze. While she escaped unhurt, her daughters Gita (22) and Neetu (20) were burnt alive in the ensuing fire.

Brother of the victims Rakesh, who worked as a sweeper here, is accused of killing a woman and her 10-year-old daughter in a robbery attempt on December 9.